The 2012 Amazon

Breakthrough Novel Award

We'll start accepting General Fiction and Young Adult Fiction entries on January 23, 2012. Visit CreateSpace to learn more.

 

On the Contest

The Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award brings together talented writers, reviewers, and publishing experts to find and develop new voices in fiction. The 2012 international contest will award two grand prizes: one for General Fiction and one for Young Adult Fiction. Each winner will receive a publishing contract with Penguin, which includes a $15,000 advance.

Open submissions for manuscripts will begin on January 23, 2012 and run through February 5, 2012. If you're an author with an unpublished or previously self-published novel waiting to be discovered, visit CreateSpace to sign up for regular contest updates.

See the official contest rules, or read details on how to enter.

 

Crafting Your Pitch

 

Start this year’s contest off strong by creating an unforgettable first impression with your pitch.

Want to know what pitches worked in the past? Check out pitches from previous years' General Fiction and Young Adult Fiction winners.

Get feedback from other writers in the CreateSpace and Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award communities, and use CreateSpace Resources to find helpful tips and tricks from experts, including:

• Grab Readers' Attention with Your Hook
• Pitching the Book and the Brand
• Why Your Book Pitch Matters (Even If You Don't Want an Agent)